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I just had to get the retro HST set….…however it won’t be used on Tara junction -the DC oval of track will be used to test non DCC fitted locomotives IMG_6302.mov

The farmer on his Massey Ferguson 135 heads for the mart complete with his new cattle trailer.

And then there were two…..VT 48 joins sister VT 47 on route 39 around Tara junction. Thanks @Brian Collins Enterprises

Yes-that would be the plan-the current Limerick pilot 071 could be used to work the continuation of a liner from there to Waterford-dropping in on the rear of the liner at Limerick check-or run through to Foynes as well.

Very early days yet-but it’s looking like a Claremorris-Galway or Limerick commuter initially with and Tuam service in the mix-longer term would see a Ballina or Westport to Galway/Limerick.

Derek kindly showed me a sample at the SDMRC exhibition-one word — stunning…!!!!

Three choppers on Ashburton grove…

No comment Andrew….but anything is possible on Tara junction…IE and Translink might well have be watching the trials….just waiting for the phone to ring now

I’m meeting a queen this morning….

*** Watch out there’s a badger on the loose*** 133+174 work the laden oil train from Northwall to Claremorris, 048 works a twelve wagon two axle bubble cement on the Athenry-Cabra empty working.

Sure did-and I was on hand at Grand central for its arrival at 21:00.. it’s back to its normal formation today

Spoke with the main man ,he told me they expect them to be available towards the middle of next year-no word on price-that will be confirmed early next year, Usual stockists will have them, They will be in service on layouts before the real BEMUs enter revenue earning service -a first for Irish railway modelling Mk3 coaches after that-then 071s…..but IRM will probably take those…..

I would highly recommend a visit today for anyone nearby…

048 shunts the new bubble cement wagons into position to make up a twelve wagon rake.